Nokia 3310 possibly coming back, says report

It’s coming, the world’s most popular mobile unit in the past decade is set to comeback this month, says report.

According to Evan Blass, well-known mobile and technology news source, the favorite cellular phone model in the 2000s is set to invade the market for the second time around.

In 2000, when by then-gigantic Finnish phone maker Nokia launched the 3310.

Nokia 3310 was known for its compact, sturdy, reliable and its battery lasted forever and the great news it will now poised for a triumphant return.

As of writing, the report has not yet confirmed.

The online source only divulged a scarce information over the legendary 3310 comeback.

In a report, it appears that the HMD Global Oy, the Finnish manufacturer that acquired the rights to market phones under the Nokia brand from Microsoft, will launch a “modern version” of 3310 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this month.

The report also said that the phone will be launched Feb. 26, when HMD has scheduled an event in Barcelona, and the new Nokia 3310 will cost a mere €59 ($63).

Netizens are currently in jolt over the news and believe that the 3310 reboot will include the legendary game from the original phone, Snake.

Meanwhile, Blass also claimed that HMD will launch a couple of smartphones as well, such as Nokia 5 and Nokia 3. The 5.2-inch Nokia 5 will have 2GB of RAM and a 12-megapixel camera, and it will retail for €199 ($211). There are no details about the entry-level Nokia 3 except that it will cost €149 ($158), and both phones will run on Android 7.

He also reporte that the tech company will also showcase the already launched Nokia 6, which has so far only been available in China.

The upcoming 2017 Mobile World Congress will be happening in Barcelona, Spain.